Errol Mendes (English only)
Full Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section
Professor Mendes’ research includes constitutional and human rights law, global governance, public international law.
"Canada must join our European allies and send support to Greenland either through military or another action. If this happens, Canada will face new tariffs from Trump but this is the time for Canada to work with all opposition to him, including the GOP. Canada's links with EU and Latin American allies allows us to develop consensus over that the use of tariffs is an attack and violation of the UN Charter, NATO, and the fundamental norms of international trade and commerce. Trump's actions must be the focus of shame until his power starts ebbing and finally is fully curtailed.
"Also, Inuit and Indigenous peoples in the Scandinavian countries should be supported to join the Greenland Indigenous peoples and seek to have the UN support the territorial integrity and independence of Greenland."
Monim Benaissa (English and French)
Part-time Professor, Civil Law, Faculty of Law
Professor Benaissa's research focuses on Law of the Sea, identifying current issues and analyzing future trends and challenges including ocean management, maritime sovereignty, and the implementation of UNCLOS rules.
"This crisis is causing serious concern within NATO, especially since Greenland lies within the Alliance's defense zone. The annexation of Greenland, even without direct military confrontation, would be a profound shock to Europeans and would undermine their confidence in the United States' commitment to protecting its allies.
"This could lead to the collapse of the collective security system."
Benjamin Zyla (English only)
Full Professor, School of International Development & Global Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Professor Zyla's expertise includes NATO, international peace operations, and Canadian security and the world.
"Taking Greenland would mean the end of NATO and the transatlantic alliance."
Mathieu Landriault (English and French)
Part-time Professor, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
Professor Landriault's research specializes in Arctic security and sovereignty issues in the circumpolar region in general and in Canada, in particular.